1 Corinthians 7:31 “and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on the…”

1 Corinthians 7:31

and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

World English Bible

and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.

American Standard Version

and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they that vse this worlde, as though they vsed it not: for the fashion of this worlde goeth away.

Darby Translation

and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.

Young's Literal Translation

and those using this world, as not using [it] up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.

Bible in Basic English

And for those who make use of the world, not to be using it fully; for this world's way of life will quickly come to an end.

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Cross references

“use”

Luke 21:34 Ecclesiastes 9:7–10 1 Corinthians 9:18 Ecclesiastes 5:18–20 Ecclesiastes 11:2 Matthew 24:48–50

Luke 21:34 · BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Ecclesiastes 9:7–10 · BSB

Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:

1 Corinthians 9:18 · BSB

What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.

Ecclesiastes 5:18–20 · BSB

Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot.

Ecclesiastes 11:2 · BSB

Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.

Matthew 24:48–50 · BSB

But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’

“for”

1 John 2:17 1 Peter 4:7 James 4:14 1 Peter 1:24 Psalm 39:6 Ecclesiastes 1:4

1 John 2:17 · BSB

The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

1 Peter 4:7 · BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

James 4:14 · BSB

You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

1 Peter 1:24 · BSB

For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

Psalm 39:6 · BSB

Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.

Ecclesiastes 1:4 · BSB

Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

30those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;

32I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.

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